What are duties of the employer under the Act in relation bullying?
The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 requires employers to ensure so far as is practicable a working environment in which employees are not exposed to hazards. Workplace bullying should be treated as any other hazard at the workplace. If unreasonable or inappropriate behaviour, or the potential for such behaviour is identified, there is a high risk of psychological and/or physical harm. Therefore steps should be taken to stop the behaviour. It is the duty of the employer to so far as is practicable ensure that adequate systems are in place to prevent or stop the bullying behaviour. To address workplace bullying, or the potential for bullying, employers should: • consult with employees and safety and health representatives; • implement adequate policies and procedures, which could include grievance procedures, a bullying prevention policy or procedures for reporting and investigating workplace bullying issues; • appoint a contact person, grievance officer or mediator as a first c
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